ROPES AND WIRES
ROPES AND WIRES ROPES Ropes can be made from almost any pliable material,but is generally composed of vegetable fibres i.e. ( natural fibres) ,synthetic fibre,or steel ,iron or copper wire. Natural Fibres Ropes Consists of 2 types: 1. Hard fibres - Manila, Sisal and Coir 2. Soft fibres - Hemp,Jute,Flax and Cotton. 1 a) Manila Manila is made from Abaca fibre, which comes from a plant belonging to banana family.Its color varies from ivory white to darkish brown.It is available in various grades, the inner fibres of the leaf being, much finer than those removed from the outer edges. As a rope it is smooth,glossy,strong,flexible,very durable,easy to handle and has a very high resistance to sea water rotting.It is the most common natural fibre in use at sea.It will stretch abo...